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ISOVALERIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2010-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C5H10O2
formula, see observation
C4H9COOH
formula, see observation
503-74-2
CAS number
DEF

A specific isomer or a mixture of isomeric 5-carbon acids having the formula C5H10O2 or C4H9COOH, which appears under the form of a water-white, combustible liquid with a penetrating odour, and is used as an intermediate for plasticizers, synthetic lubricants, pharmaceuticals, metallic salts, vinyl stabilizers and an extractant for mercaptans from hydrocarbons.

OBS

3-methylbutanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

isopentanoic acid: commercial name.

Key term(s)
  • beta-methylbutyric acid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H10O2
formula, see observation
C4H9COOH
formula, see observation
503-74-2
CAS number
OBS

acide 3-méthylbutanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

acide isopentanoïque : nom commercial.

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H10O2 ou C4H9COOH

Spanish

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